Applications

Applications are the tools used to view and change an mdbase collection. They access the same Markdown records through mdbase Connect, whether the collection is hosted by Connect or served from your computer by the Connector.

TaskNotes

Task manager with lists, boards, calendars, recurrence, reminders, attachments, and time tracking.

Open TaskNotesTry the demoSource
Status
Public beta
Runs on
Web, iOS, Android
Collections
Hosted by Connect or local through Connector

mdbase Editor

General collection editor for Markdown records, frontmatter, links, backlinks, and type definitions, with hosted collection sharing and read-only access for viewers.

Open EditorDocumentationSource
Status
Public beta
Runs on
Web
Collections
Hosted by Connect or local through Connector

mdbase Reader

Read, highlight and organise PDFs, EPUBs and saved web pages, with Markdown notes and citation metadata.

Open ReaderDocumentationTry the previewChrome extension
Status
Development build
Runs on
Web; optional Chrome extension
Collections
Hosted by Connect or local through Connector

mdbase writer

Write Markdown papers, theses and books with a typeset preview, citations from Reader, and PDF or Word export.

Open writerDocumentationTry the demo
Status
Development build
Runs on
Web
Collections
Hosted by Connect or local through Connector

mdbase for Obsidian

Obsidian plugin for collection setup, type editing, migration, validation, and hosted collection mirrors.

Source
Status
Development build
Runs on
Obsidian desktop and mobile
Collections
Local folder or Connect-hosted mirror

mdbase MCP

Remote MCP endpoint for reading and changing approved collections from compatible AI clients.

Set upTool reference
Status
Public beta
Runs on
OAuth-capable MCP clients
Collections
Hosted by Connect or local through Connector

Application developers can use the Connect SDK for authorization, collection selection, operations, and change feeds. Application manifests declare required contracts and permissions.